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Chocolate Caramel Candy Recipe

Chocolate Caramel Candy Recipe
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This dazzling treat tastes like a Snickers bar but has homemade flavor beyond compare. When I entered it in a recipe contest at our harvest festival, it won five ribbons, including grand prize and the judges' special award. -Jane Meek, Pahrump, Nevada

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  • 96 Servings
  • Prep: 45 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

  • FILLING:
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1-1/2 cups marshmallow creme
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped salted peanuts

  • CARAMEL LAYER:
  • 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

  • ICING:
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) milk chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Directions

  • Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil; butter the foil with 2 teaspoons butter and set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and peanut butter; stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate until set.
  • For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugar and milk; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; boil and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the marshmallow creme, peanut butter and vanilla. Add peanuts. Spread over first layer. Refrigerate until set.
  • For caramel layer, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the caramels and cream; stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Cook and stir 4 minutes longer. Spread over the filling. Refrigerate until set.
  • For icing, in another saucepan, combine chips and peanut butter; stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Pour over the caramel layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Remove from the refrigerator 20 minutes before cutting. Remove from pan and cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 8 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 86 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 41 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Chocolate Caramel Candy published in Taste of Home December/January 1998, p25

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Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2010 by tater1

I took this to a bake sale and got calls for a week @ work from people wanting the recipe. My husband loves it also.

Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2010 by issalyn

SOOOOOOO rich and delicious. Takes a few hours to put together, but is so worth it!

Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2009 by kageygayle

These were insanely good. Made a batch and took them on our summer camping trip to the lake. Passed the container around and it came back empty. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2009 by TamsC

Very delicious! Tastes just like my favorite candy bar!

Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2009 by momonboard

This is fantastic! We make this candy often, and it's always a hit. It makes a lot, so we have plenty to share.

Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2009 by spicycin

I took this to work where this was greatly enjoyed. I keep getting requests for the recipe.

Reviewed on May. 12, 2009 by RobertaR

These look wonderful. I can't wait to get the ingredients and make them.

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2008 by rdkpcomeaux

This candy tastes like a Snickers bar... only better! This recipe has made me famous at church receptions! ~Debi

Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by ruthiebear

Hi Jane, I love your Chocolate Caramel Candy. I have made it many times. But I was wondering if this recipe can be made a head of time and then freeze it until needed? Thank You ruthiebear

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2008 by ruthiebear

Re: Chocolate Caramel Candy

I love this recipe Jane. I have made it many times but I was wondering if this candy can be frozen? ruthiebear

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